Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Thunder Returns Top Rookie

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder made three more additions to its 2009-10 roster, resigning forward Joel Hanson and signing goaltender Scott Campbell and forward Shane Heffernan.Hanson was the Thunder's Rookie of the Year in 2009, scoring 14 goals and 33 points in 39 games.  Hanson opened last year in the ECHL with the Augusta Lynx, and was… Read More

Thunder Adds NHL Defenseman

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder signed NHL veteran defenseman Chris McAllister on Saturday.McAllister has 301 games of NHL experience and adds another physical presence to an already strong blue line.After spending three seasons in the Major Juniors with the WHL's Saskatoon Blades, McAllister was selected in the 2nd round (40th overall) by the… Read More

Thunder Returns Young Stars

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder bolstered its offense on Wednesday, re-signing forwards Troy Ofukany and Marc Belanger.In his first season of professional hockey, Ofukany became a dual-threat up front for Wichita, scoring 36 points and totaling 122 PIM in 62 games.  Ofukany had six multi-point games last season, including a hat trick and two… Read More

CHL Unveils Loyalty Rewards Program

Tempe, AZ- The Central Hockey League introduced today a new program that will give fans something to cheer about with CHL Loyalty Rewards.  The CHL has partnered with Robson Technologies Ltd. to create the new program that will give fans and companies the opportunity to earn, redeem and transfer points not only in the CHL’s program but… Read More

Thunder’s All-Time Best Returns for 14th Season

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder has re-signed veteran Jason Duda for the 2009-10 season.Duda enters his 14th season of professional hockey and his 14th in a Thunder uniform.  Last season, Duda shattered every major offensive record in team history, and now ranks first in goals (335), assists (530), points (865), and games played (735).In 10… Read More

Thunder Season Ticketholder Appreciation Night with the Wingnuts

The Wichita Wingnuts are hosting our second annual Thunder Night at Lawrence Dumont Stadium on Wednesday, August 26th.  To show our great appreciation to you the fans, all current Thunder Season Ticketholders are invited to a complimentary pre-game picnic (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, beans & drinks) in the Bud Pavilion (directly behind the… Read More

Thunder Adds Toughness to Blue Line

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder added size and strength signing defensemen Mark Adamek and Chris Kovalcik.Adamek joins the Thunder's defensive corps after spending the first four seasons of his professional career in the ECHL.  Adamek spent three seasons with the Stockton Thunder, where he was a teammate of Thunder goaltender Tim Boron from… Read More

Healthy Boron Returns to Thunder

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced that goaltender Tim Boron will return for the 2009-10 season.Boron joined the Thunder in late November after beginning the season in the ECHL with the Stockton Thunder.  The Winnipeg, Manitoba native appeared in 19 games for the Thunder, going 6-11-1 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .926 save… Read More